Description
Sony Xperia 10 VIII XQ-GH74 (Global)
This Global Xperia smartphone pairs a 6.1-inch OLED display with front stereo speakers and a dedicated shutter button. PDAPlaza offers the Hong Kong-market XQ-GH74 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage in three colors. Its nanoSIM and eSIM support depends on your country and carrier; Global does not mean compatibility with every network.
Key features
- 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for compatible content and games.
- 50MP effective main camera with optical stabilization, plus a 16mm ultra-wide camera.
- Front stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and LDAC wireless audio with compatible headphones.
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8GB physical RAM, and 128GB UFS storage.
- 5000mAh standard-capacity battery with USB PD fast charging; charger and cable sold separately.
- Android 16 with up to four OS upgrades and six years of security updates, subject to purchase timing.
OLED viewing in a compact body
The 19.5:9 display combines 1080 x 2340 resolution with full DCI-P3 color coverage and Video Image Optimization. The 120Hz refresh and touch-scanning rates depend on content and game compatibility. At approximately 168g and 72mm wide, the phone keeps its display in a compact form.
A shutter button for quick photography
The dedicated shutter button can open the camera while the screen is off. The main camera uses a 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS sensor and optical image stabilization; the second rear camera provides a wider 16mm perspective. Sony distinguishes the main camera's 50MP effective resolution from its 12MP recording resolution.
Night shooting, HDR photography, and selectable Looks offer different ways to capture a scene. The 6x hybrid zoom is based on the 24mm wide camera, rather than a separate 6x optical telephoto lens. Video stabilization combines optical and electronic methods.
Wired and wireless listening
Front stereo speakers face toward the listener, while the 3.5mm jack supports wired headphones. High-Resolution Audio and LDAC wireless playback require compatible headsets. DSEE Ultimate and 360 Reality Audio Upmix expand the audio features, although service and content support varies and the upmix effect depends on the material.
Battery care and everyday durability
The 5000mAh battery supports USB Power Delivery fast charging alongside Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, and STAMINA Mode. A charger and cable are sold separately; Sony recommends accessories designed for this Xperia. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the display, and the phone carries IPX5/IPX8 water-resistance and IP6X dust-protection ratings.
Water resistance has limits: keep attached covers firmly closed, avoid complete submersion and salt or chlorinated water, and let the USB port dry completely before charging. The ratings do not make the phone suitable for underwater use.
Configurations and regional details
Choose Frozen White, Frosted Gray, or Misty Lilac at PDAPlaza. Every offered color has the same Storage selection, 8GB/128GB: the first capacity is physical RAM and the second is internal storage. Up to 6GB of virtual RAM is additional software-managed memory and does not increase physical RAM; performance can vary with usage. A separately purchased microSDXC card can add up to 2TB of removable storage.
This listing covers XQ-GH74, with nanoSIM plus eSIM. Network bands, carrier services, eSIM availability, and regional features should be checked against your provider. Android 16 is the stated operating system, with up to four OS upgrades and six years of security updates; the remaining support period depends on when you purchase the device.
Specifications
Identity and configurations
- Model and edition: Sony Xperia 10 VIII XQ-GH74 (Global), Hong Kong-market configuration.
- Storage option: 8GB/128GB for all three colors; 8GB physical RAM and 128GB internal storage.
- Color and sales code: Frozen White — XQ-GH74/W1HKCX0; Frosted Gray — XQ-GH74/H1HKCX0; Misty Lilac — XQ-GH74/V1HKCX0.
Size
- Dimensions: Approximately 153 x 72 x 8.3 mm.
Weight
- Weight: Approximately 168g (device weight).
Display
- Size and aspect ratio: 6.1" 19.5:9
- Resolution and panel: FHD+ OLED (1080 x 2340)
- Features: 120Hz refresh rate and 120Hz touch-scanning rate (vary by content, game availability, and compatibility); DCI-P3 100%; Video Image Optimization.
- Image playback format: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WebP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, CR2, NEF, NRW, ARW, RW2, ORF, RAF, PEF, SRW, AVIF
- Video playback format: H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG-4 Video, AV1, VP8, VP9
Durability
- Water resistant: Water resistant IPX5/IPX8; dust protected IP6X; tested to IP65/68. Sony tested the device in tap water at a depth of 1.5m for 30 minutes. Keep ports and attached covers firmly closed. Do not fully submerge the device or expose it to seawater, salt water, chlorinated water, or drinks. Improper use can invalidate the manufacturer warranty. The capless USB port must be completely dry before charging.
- Durability: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Rear Camera (1)
- Resolution: 50 MP (Effective) / 12 MP (Recording)
- Sensor size: 1/1.56" Exmor RS for mobile sensor
- Aperture: F1.9
- Focal length: 24 mm
- Field of view: 84°
Rear Camera (2)
- Resolution: 13 MP (Effective) / 12 MP (Recording)
- Sensor size: 1/3"
- Aperture: F2.4
- Focal length: 16 mm
- Field of view: 123°
Camera Features
- Photography features: Up to 10 fps AE burst, up to 30 times per second continuous AF/AE calculation, OIS photo, LED, Photo flash, Photo light, Video light, Hybrid zoom 6x (based on Wide camera 24 mm), AI Super Resolution Zoom, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo, QR code reader, Night shooting function, Look, Panorama, Hand shutter (Photo), Bokeh
- Image capture format: JPEG (.jpg)
- Videography features: OIS and EIS Video, Optical SteadyShot (Hybrid OIS/EIS Video Stabilization), Slow, Look
- Video recording format: .mp4
Front Camera (1)
- Resolution: 8 MP
- Sensor size: 1/4"
- Aperture: F2.0
- Focal length: 26 mm
- Field of view: 78°
- Features: HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo, SteadyShot, Display flash, Night shooting function (Photo), Look, Hand shutter (Photo)
Audio
- High-resolution audio: High-Resolution Audio; High-Resolution Audio Wireless (LDAC). Compatible headset required.
- Other features: 3.5mm audio jack; 360 Reality Audio Certified; 360 Reality Audio Upmix (some services and content unsupported; effect varies with content); front stereo speakers; DSEE Ultimate; stereo recording; Qualcomm aptX Adaptive.
- Playback format: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM, Opus, 360 Reality Audio Music Format
- Recording format: AAC-LC, AAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB
Memory & Storage
- Physical and virtual RAM: 8GB physical RAM, plus up to 6GB virtual RAM. Virtual RAM does not increase physical RAM; performance depends on usage.
- Internal memory: 128GB UFS. Firmware and preinstalled applications occupy part of the capacity. Usable storage varies by market and can change with software updates.
- External memory: microSDXC support up to 2TB; card sold separately.
SIM Capability
- SIM count: Dual SIM
- Sim type: nanoSIM + eSIM; availability and conditions depend on country, region, and carrier.
Operating System
- Version: Android 16; up to four OS upgrades and up to six years of security updates. Remaining support depends on purchase timing.
Processor
- Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform.
Battery
- Capacity: 5000mAh standard capacity as defined by the specification.
- Charging type: USB Power Delivery (USB PD) fast charging. Sony recommends a charger and cable designed for this Xperia; charger and cable sold separately.
- Other features: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
Networks
- 2G bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz.
- 3G bands: 2100 MHz (Band 1), 1700 MHz (Band 4), 850 MHz (Band 5), 900 MHz (Band 8).
- 4G bands: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41.
- 5G bands: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n79. Network availability varies by country, region, carrier, software version, and user environment.
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 4 / 5 / 6 / 6E; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4/5/6GHz. Availability depends on country and region.
- Location: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; services are not available in all variants or markets.
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4 wireless technology, Bluetooth AAC codec
- Usb type: Type-C
- Usb version: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0); charger and cable sold separately.
- Other features: Smart connectivity, Google Cast, NFC. Screen Mirroring is not supported.
Sensors
- Sensor: Fingerprint sensor
Accessibility
- Accessibility: Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC; magnetic coupling for hearing aids), Teletypewriter (TTY; availability depends on country, region, and carrier) /SERVICES: Live Transcribe, Sound notifications /SCREEN READERS: Select to Speak, TalkBack, Text-to-speech output /DISPLAY: Font size, Display size, Bold text, Dark theme, Magnification, Color correction, Color inversion, Extra dim, Remove animations /INTERACTION CONTROLS: Accessibility Menu, Switch Access, Power button ends call, Auto-rotate screen, Touch and hold delay, Time to take action (Accessibility timeout), Vibration and haptics, Voice Access, Navigation mode, One-handed mode, Cursor and touchpad accessibility, Physical keyboard options /AUDIO & ON-SCREEN TEXT: Audio description, Camera flash notification, Screen flash notification, Mono audio, Audio balance, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA), Caption preferences, Live Caption /EXPERIMENTAL: Outline text, Accessibility button, Volume keys shortcut from lock screen
Accessories and charging
- Separately sold accessories: Charger, USB cable, and microSDXC card.